December weather forecast
Gainesville, VA

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Weather in December

December, the final month in the calendar, ushers in winter in Gainesville. A considerable amount of snow marks the season's arrival, with a measurement of 1.61in. The charm of Christmas is complemented by the chilly weather and snow-capped landscapes. Despite the cold winters, the month sees festive cheer from the holidays. All in all, December offers a frosty yet festive end to the year in Gainesville.

Temperature

The arrival of December correlates with a minor temperature reduction, down from November's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). Gainesville reports an average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) during the nights of December.

Humidity

The most humid month is December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Gainesville, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gainesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.5 days and collects up to 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Gainesville, during December, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Gainesville, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.8 days and aggregates up to 11.5" (292mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Gainesville, Virginia, is December, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of December, in Gainesville, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Gainesville are January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Gainesville. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Gainesville?

The high-temperature, in December, in Gainesville, is 45.7°F (7.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.4°F (0.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the most humid month in Gainesville?

December is the most humid month in Gainesville, Virginia, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in December in Gainesville?

In Gainesville, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

How much does it rain in Gainesville in December?

In Gainesville, in December, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Gainesville in December?

In Gainesville, Virginia, in December, during 2.5 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Gainesville?

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Gainesville, Virginia.

What is the average length of the day in December in Gainesville?

The average day length in December in Gainesville is 9h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Gainesville?

On the first day of December in Gainesville, Virginia, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 4:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:58 pm EST.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Gainesville?

The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 5.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Gainesville?

In Gainesville, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Gainesville?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Gainesville, Virginia.

How high is the UV index in December in Gainesville?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Gainesville is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Gainesville, VA

Average temperature in December - Gainesville, VA
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

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Average pressure in December
Gainesville, VA

Average pressure in December - Gainesville, VA
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in December
Gainesville, VA

Average wind speed in December - Gainesville, VA
  • Average wind speed in December: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in December
Gainesville, VA

Average humidity in December - Gainesville, VA
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

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Average rainfall in December
Gainesville, VA

Average rainfall in December - Gainesville, VA
  • Average rainfall in December: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in December
Gainesville, VA

Average rainfall days in December - Gainesville, VA
  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Gainesville, VA

Average snowfall in December - Gainesville, VA
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in December
Gainesville, VA

Average snowfall days in December - Gainesville, VA
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Gainesville, VA

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Gainesville, VA
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Gainesville, VA

Average sunshine days in December - Gainesville, VA
  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in December
Gainesville, VA

Average UV index in December - Gainesville, VA
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Gainesville, VA

Average cloud cover in December - Gainesville, VA
  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in December
Gainesville, VA

Average visibility in December - Gainesville, VA
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, September, October and December (5mi).

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